Inspiration & Kidspiration

Inspiration & Kidspiration
(a NEW alternative for students 4th Gr and up is an online version of Inspiration called 'MyWebspiration')

Why do I want to use a graphic organizer?

• graphic organizer / mind-mapping / webbing tool to help STUDENTS AND TEACHERS plan, organize, and communicate information visually.
• GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS are listed as one of the TEN BEST INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES by Robert Marzano, a national leader in contemporary best practices.
• Complete with thousands of images and hundreds of templates.
• Instantly take notes visually with rapid-fire feature
• Research-based instructional technique to improve student learning
• Kidspiration - Grades K-3
• Inspiration - Grades 4 and up

Examples

• Examples from the Inspiration Website - Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, Planning, and Multimedia Diagram examples.
• Examples from the Kidspiration Website - Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies examples, and Ready-Made Activities.

Resources

Inspiration - "The essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn"

• Visual Learning in the Classroom video - reinforces 21st Century Learning skills and best practices for differentiation and meeting the needs of more learners.
• Inspiration Quick Tour - Comprehensive video tutorial illustrating the key features of Inspiration. A "Must See" for all new users of Inspiration.
• Inspiration Quick Start Tutorial- Step-by-step instructions organized into mini-lessons designed to get you started using Inspiration.
• Research from Inspiration

• More resources and video tutorials are available once you open the program. Click the button that looks like the image to the right to access them.

Kidspiration - "The visual way to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts"

• Kidspiration Quick Tour - Comprehensive video tutorial illustrating the key features of Kidspiration. A "Must See" for all new users of Kidspiration.
• Kidspiration Quick Start Tutorials - These tutorials are a great starting point for learning how to use Kidspiration.
• Kidspiration Web Site - Overview of software, educator resources, examples, lesson plan integration, and more.

Both

• Curriculum Integration - Simply select a grade and subject area to find practical examples, lesson plans and real-life classroom stories.
• Interactive Whiteboard Integration - Video explaining how make the most of Inspiration and Kidspiration with your SmartBoard.

Useful Templates

Venn Diagram / Inspiration:
Venn Diagram / Kidspiration:

Cause and Effect / Inspiration :

Cause and Effect / Kidspiration:

Rebus Story:

Lesson Planning:

Beginning Sounds:

Vocab / Kidspiration:


KWL Chart: